Barbie gets new neighbor on toy store shelves

Lavonia, Michigan
October 15, 2003

The latest doll to hit the market may raise eyebrows - but not because she promotes an unrealistic physical ideal.
Razanne the Muslim doll, complete with hijab, is the creation of Ammar and Sherrie Saadeh of noorart Inc, based in Michigan, a state with a significant Muslim population.

The doll comes in "Caucasian", "African American Black" and "Pakistani Indian Olive heritage" models, and with more daring fashions for wearing in the home.